
{"id":1155,"date":"2018-02-09T16:50:33","date_gmt":"2018-02-09T22:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/houstonford\/?p=1155"},"modified":"2018-02-09T16:50:33","modified_gmt":"2018-02-09T22:50:33","slug":"all-terrain-features-2019-ford-ranger-fx4-off-road-chicago-auto-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kimbercreekford.com\/blog\/all-terrain-features-2019-ford-ranger-fx4-off-road-chicago-auto-show\/","title":{"rendered":"2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road at the Chicago Auto Show"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve already written a little about the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/houstonford\/2019-ford-ranger-release-date-features-powertrain\/\">2019 Ford Ranger release date and features<\/a>, but we recently got some awesome shots of the 2019 Ranger with the FX4 Off-Road Package at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show and wanted to focus a little more on the off-road capability and Ford toughness that this midsize truck will bring to the road, and maintain off of it. Keep reading to check out our great images from CAS 2018 and learn more about the all-terrain features of the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: large\">You May Like: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/houstonford\/2018-ford-expedition-off-roading-capabilities-explained\/\">Off-Road Capabilities of the 2018 Ford Expedition FX4<\/a><\/a><\/span>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>All-Terrain Features of the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road<\/h2>\n<div class=\"one_third\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080401\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-wheel-side_df.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1159\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080401\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-wheel-side_df.jpg\" alt=\"side and elevated wheel of the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080401\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-wheel-side_df.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080401\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-wheel-side_df-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080359\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-interior_df.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1157\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080359\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-interior_df.jpg\" alt=\"dashboard and Ranger branding in the interior of the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080359\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-interior_df.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080359\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-interior_df-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third_last\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080358\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-front-close-up_df.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1156\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080358\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-front-close-up_df.jpg\" alt=\"grille close-up of the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080358\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-front-close-up_df.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080358\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-front-close-up_df-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third\">\n<h3>Axles and Suspension<\/h3>\n<p>The Ranger FX4 comes standard with an electronically locking rear axle, and has a Dana\u00ae AdvanTEK\u00ae independent front axle and a solid rear axle. This vehicle delivers a tall ride height to make it easier to scale any obstacle. Off-road shocks also help the 2019 Ranger take on trails without breaking a sweat.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third\">\n<h3>Terrain Management<\/h3>\n<p>Like the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/houstonford\/2017-ford-f-150-raptor-vs-2017-ford-f-150-4x4\/\"> Ford F-150 Raptor,<\/a> the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road offers selectable driving modes, which optimize vehicle controls, throttle responsiveness, and transmission gearing to deliver great traction. Terrain System Management modes include normal; grass, gravel and snow; mud and ruts; and sand.<\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third_last\">\n<h3>Skid Protection Features<\/h3>\n<p>All models of the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road will come with frame-mounted skid plates and a front bash plate made from heavy-gauge steel. In the photo (above) from the Chicago Auto Show 2018 you can also see convenient front loops that will make it easier to haul other cars out of the ditch.<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h3>More 2019 Ranger FX4 Off-Road Auto Show Photos<\/h3>\n<div class=\"one_third\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080402\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-branding_df.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1161\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080402\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-branding_df.jpg\" alt=\"FX4 branding on the side of the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080402\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-branding_df.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080402\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-branding_df-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080403\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-headlight-close-up_df.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1162\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080403\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-headlight-close-up_df.jpg\" alt=\"headlight close-up on the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080403\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-headlight-close-up_df.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080403\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-headlight-close-up_df-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_third_last\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080403\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-tailgate_df.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1163\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080403\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-tailgate_df.jpg\" alt=\"rear tailgate view of the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080403\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-tailgate_df.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080403\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-tailgate_df-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080405\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-side-front_df.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1165\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080405\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-side-front_df.jpg\" alt=\"front side view of a gold 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080405\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-side-front_df.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080405\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-side-front_df-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"one_half_last\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080404\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-rear-taillight_df.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1164\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080404\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-rear-taillight_df.jpg\" alt=\"taillight close-up of the 2019 Ford Ranger FX4 Off-Road at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080404\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-rear-taillight_df.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/720\/2018\/02\/02080404\/2019-Ford-Ranger-FX4-OffRoad-CAS2018-rear-taillight_df-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"clear\"><\/div>\n<h3>Trail Control: Slow-Motion Cruise Control<\/h3>\n<p>The FX4 Off-Road will also come standard with an all-new Ford feature: Trail Control\u2122. This system will function like cruise control for low-speed off-roading, freeing up drivers to concentrate on choosing the best path and not on worrying about speed.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to learn more about the 2019 Ford Ranger, or get more information about its likely arrival date here at Houston Ford in Pine River MN, contact a member of our sales team today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve already written a little about the 2019 Ford Ranger release date and features, but we recently got some awesome shots of the 2019 Ranger with the FX4 Off-Road Package at the 2018 Chicago Auto Show and wanted to focus a little more on the off-road capability and Ford toughness that this midsize truck will [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1158,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[26,24,16],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with 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